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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,244

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $8,301

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,385

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $7,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimVR6A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,050 $39,000 $52,000 $69,600
Base Invoice $33,597 $36,270 $48,360 $64,728
iPod integration 0      
Heated front seats 225      
Navigation system 1,800      
Rear spoiler 479      
Sport Package   1,000    
Premium Plus Package   3,100    
Navigation Plus Package   3,050 3,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power       350
iPod integration 0      
Heated front seats 199      
Navigation system 1,589      
Rear spoiler 310      
Sport Package   930    
Premium Plus Package   2,884    
Navigation Plus Package   2,837 2,837  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467 467 467
Sunshade, rear, power       325
Options (change) 2,504 7,650 3,550 850
Options (change) 2,098 7,118 3,304 792
Destination 690 895 895 895
Total Price $39,244 $47,545 $56,445 $71,345
Total Invoice $36,385 $44,283 $52,559 $66,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,801
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,501
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimVR6A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$39,244$47,545$56,445$71,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,475-3,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,244$46,045$54,970$67,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,925$21,515
Total Invoice$36,385$44,283$52,559$66,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,397-1,373-3,523
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,385$42,886$51,186$62,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,300$20,006

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimVR6A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rearview camera $200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0 
HD radio $50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$3,965$5,465$5,440$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,475$3,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,397-1,373-3,523

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20082014
ModelPassatA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in108.3 in
Length188.2 in182.1 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

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